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GeorgeW May 30th, 2006 09:34 AM

Nude Beaches- Positive or Negative Experience?
 
Has anyone at this site been to a nude beach? If so, was it a postive or negative experience? Not trying to be judgemental but am interested in honest responses.

rjw_lgb_ca May 30th, 2006 09:55 AM

Yes.

Neither. Just like every other beach experience. Maybe that's because I didn't forget to put on sunscreen.... ;)

starrsville May 30th, 2006 09:56 AM

Positive.

GoTravel May 30th, 2006 09:57 AM

Yes I have and agree with rjw. It was not different from any other beach experience I had.

No one was creepy, no one stared or took pictures.

It was exactly like all my bathing suit clad beach experiences and maybe a little more quiet.

happytrailstoyou May 30th, 2006 10:00 AM

They are a good experience for exhibitionists. For others, it depends on whether bodies on display appeal to them. In my experience, they are too often frequented by people who, if wise, would remain clothed.

travel_addict May 30th, 2006 10:18 AM

I second that, Happytrails! In my naivete, I assumed only those with nice bodies would be at a nude beach. That was definitely not the case. Some people should never go without clothes in public!

Kal May 30th, 2006 10:20 AM

Depends on how cold it was. :-O

starrsy...BE-HAVE!!!

starrsville May 30th, 2006 10:21 AM

>>> Some people should never go without clothes in public <<<

Why the heavens not? Go to Germany and see extended families - grannies in their 70's down to 2 year old tots enjoy swimming sans clothes.

To say that only those with nice bodies should go perpetuates the exhibitionist train of thought.

JimF May 30th, 2006 10:22 AM

Positive or negative for the viewer, or the viewee?

Jim

starrsville May 30th, 2006 10:22 AM

Do I HAVE to Kal?!?!
Darn. Okay.

GeorgeW May 30th, 2006 10:24 AM

I believe most men are hardwired to leer, at least a little, even if they hide it well. Most women realize this as well.

travel_addict May 30th, 2006 10:40 AM

Starrsville - I'm not saying everyone should have perfect bodies, but I still can't rid of the visual of an extremely fat lady with several rolls of fat standing up and having leftovers from her lunch fall out of one of the fat roll creases. Sorry, but that's just gross. :(

cmcfong May 30th, 2006 10:44 AM

travel_addict, add the image of her (or him) picking up sea shells.............

starrsville May 30th, 2006 10:44 AM

But, that is life. What about men with beer bellies and skinny legs?

If only those with perfect bodies should apply, then I agree that the point is exhibitionism. Or someone's warped fantasy...and if so, rent a movie.

Kal May 30th, 2006 10:54 AM

c'fong...reminds of the ol' joke about how the orangutan got it's name.

((*))((*))((*))ville..the day you listen to me...hahahaha

dovima May 30th, 2006 10:58 AM

Kal:

Now my bowels burn with curiousity - please repeat the joke - but keep it within the bounds of decency if possible.

D.

Kal May 30th, 2006 11:00 AM

dovi...no can dooooooooooooooooo.
But a hint...one is brass and one is copper. :-"

GoTravel May 30th, 2006 11:02 AM

Why is it Americans that equate nudity with something bad? Or sex?

Can you imagine an extended American family on a nude beach? People would call social services.

GoTravel May 30th, 2006 11:03 AM

eeeuuuwwww!!! Your bowels burn with curiosity?

I thought you wanted to be within the bounds of decency?

starrsville May 30th, 2006 11:03 AM

My point exactly, GoT. It's sad - it really is.


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